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Castles in Abruzzo

 

Balsorano Castle was built in 1470 on the remains of a fortified structure in Balsorano, an enchanting medieval village where you can still find XVII-XVIII century buildings. This castle is open for visitors.
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  Celano is a medieval village which houses several churches as well as the famous Piccolomini castle which is one of the largest and most imposing in the region.

  Used as a film location for Ladyhawke, Rocca Calascio is the highest fortification in Italy and one of the most interesting forts for its structure and location, dominating two valleys which offer spectacular views. At an altitude of about 1500 m. above sea level, it lies above the village of Calascio which is now abandoned but an obliged stop for history-motivated tourists.
A history of Calascio
  The fortress of Aquila is one of the most impressive Italian castles of the Renaissance period, built by Filiberto of Orange to punish the citizens of Aquila in response to their rebellious behaviour.
  The village of Ortucchio, which dates back to the bronze age, houses Ortucchio Castle, a medieval fortified building which is unique in its style for its architectural arrangement which was determined by the presence of the island of Ortucchio.
    Now in ruins, Ocre Castle lies in a magnificent position, making it a wothwhile excursion.
    Recently restored, Castello Orsini now hosts a museum of art which focusses primarily on contemporary artists from Abruzzo.
    The imposing and fascinating castle of Roccascalegna dominates the town of Roccascalegna, rising on a rock of limestone and leaning out into empty space. It is a fortified fortress where you can still see circular turrets, a Norman tower, guard posts, living quarters, store room, chapel and nobleman's dwelling.
    Built in the XIII century, the Medicean Castle of Capestrano represents one of the most interesting fortified complexes in Abruzzo.
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  The fortress of Crecchio well known for its history connected to the escape of the last King of Italy during the second world war, went through several transformations until it lost its defensive use in the XVIII century to become a residential building of the Dukes De Riseis.
Today it houses the Byzantine and Early Medieval museum of Abruzzo.
Not to be missed a walk through the village in the narrow passages surmounted by vaults and arches.
  The Norman castle of Pereto was built to guard the borders of the Kingdom of Naples from the Kingdom of the Church of Rome. The austere exterior doesn't give way to the refined interior where you can still see a kitchen with all its utensils, living quarters, a lavishly decorated bedroom of Frederick II, large living room with frescoes, paintings and tapestries dating back to XV and XVI centuries.
A remarkable journey through history!
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  Heavily restored, the castle of Pettorano is part of a series of forts built in Abruzzo as observation posts. It lies in Pettorano, one of the most beautiful medieval villages in Italy.
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  The castle in Monteodorisio still has its defensive walls, and now houses the Museum and a center for research of the Franciscans in Abruzzo.S
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    Built in the XV century the castle of Vasto, also known as Castello Caldoresco, was the subject of battles against the garrisons of Ferdinand of Aragon.
    The medieval castle ofNocciano today hosts a museum of art.
     
    Beffi
    Bominaco-Caporciano
    Pescina - lovely sighting tower in ruins
 see photos   Castel Camponeschi
  San Pio delle Camere lies at the foot of Monte Gentile and dominates what once was the most important shepherd's route. The village dates back to 1001 and its name recalls Saint Pio, protector of the village, and the caves that abound in the area. The village, which grew around the main church and its celestinian convent, still keeps its original XV century streets made of steps and cobblestones

 

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